Riverpark Aquatics

Peugeot tetra (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti)

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Our Guide To Keeping Peugeot Tetra Fish

  1. About Fish Species:

    • Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon peugeoti
    • Common name: Peugeot Tetra
    • Family: Acestrorhamphidae
    • Origin: Brazil, South America
    • Adult length: Up to around 3.2 cm
    • Lifespan: Around 3 to 5 years
    • Diet: Omnivore
    • Care Level: Moderate
    • Temperament: Peaceful schooling fish

  2. Tank Setup:

    • Peugeot Tetras are best kept in a well-planted aquarium with plenty of cover and shaded areas. A minimum tank size of around 45L to 60L is suitable for a small group.
    • Use dark substrate, driftwood, leaf litter, and fine-leaved plants to help them feel secure and show their best colour.
    • They are a shoaling species and should be kept in a group of at least six to eight fish, though larger groups are better.

  3. Water Parameters:

    • Peugeot Tetras prefer slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of around 5.5 to 7.0.
    • Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C.
    • Soft to moderately soft water is generally preferred.

  4. Filtration and Water Flow:

    • Gentle filtration is ideal, with low to moderate water movement.
    • Good water quality is important, so regular maintenance and stable conditions are recommended.

  5. Diet:

    • Peugeot Tetras are omnivores and should be offered a varied diet of quality micro pellet or fine flake food.
    • They will also benefit from small live or frozen foods such as daphnia, baby brine shrimp, cyclops, and finely sized bloodworm.
    • A varied diet helps maintain colour, condition, and natural behaviour.

  6. Tank mates:

    • Peugeot Tetras are peaceful and are best kept with other small, calm community fish.
    • Suitable tank mates may include other small tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, Corydoras, and other gentle species that enjoy similar water conditions.
    • Avoid large, aggressive, or very boisterous fish that may intimidate or outcompete them.

  7. Behavior and Compatibility:

    • Peugeot Tetras are small, active shoaling fish that feel most secure when maintained in groups.
    • Mature males can develop an elongated dorsal fin and may display to one another, especially in a well-structured aquarium.
    • They are best suited to peaceful community aquariums with stable water quality and subdued lighting.

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